Benedictine Health System

Introducing Northfield's Newest Senior Living

We may be new to Northfield, but we have a long, rich tradition of serving seniors. The Benedictine Health System is proud to expand our exceptional senior housing experience to Northfield. Benedictine is well-known throughout Minnesota, North Dakota, Wisconsin, Illinois and Missouri for delivering compassionate care rooted in our Catholic values. We are committed to serving everyone of any denomination in a friendly environment with a true sense of community.

Benedictine is headquartered in Duluth, Minn., which is also home to its sponsors, the Benedictine Sisters of St. Scholastica Monastery. As one of the largest Catholic senior care organizations in the United States, Benedictine has more than 30 communities in five states. See our sister communities here.

Our Mission and Values

Based on the Gospel and Chapter 36 of the Rule of St. Benedict, our Mission and Values direct our compassionate care. Hospitality, Stewardship, Respect and Justice, our Benedictine core values guide us every day as we deliver senior housing and senior care.

Benedictine Living Community of Northfield is an independent living, assisted living and memory care community opening in December. Conveniently located across from Northfield Hospital and Clinic at 2030 North Avenue, Benedictine will offer a continuum of services to seniors. Read about our services and amenities here.

To learn about our core values in action, fill out the form on this page or call 507-512-5720.

Carefree independent living in Northfield

Imagine enjoying more free time to travel, visit family and friends, and be a part of that interesting social club. Your independence is important to you and to us. Independent living at Benedictine Living Community of Northfield can mean freedom from home maintenance, the chance to stay engaged with other people or just knowing health care is available if needed. No more shoveling, mowing or fixing. With someone else taking care of all the chores, you have plenty of free time to pursue new interests and enjoy your retirement.

Dine with friends and neighbors in the restaurant-style dining room or join your friends for a cocktail in the club room. Cook for yourself – or host a dinner party – and enjoy an evening at home. It’s all up to you to live your way. Learn more about our amenities here.

Choose one of our 13 floor plans – whether you prefer one bedroom, one bedroom and den, or two bedroom – they all feature modern design and easy access to all the community amenities. Rent starts at $1,975.

We are proud to offer our At Your Service Program, which allows residents to gradually add services as they are needed. Whether it's well-being checks or assistance with daily living activities, the At Your Service Program provides access to Benedictine's care team for support and services in your new home.

Here are a few of our many floor plans:

We're filling fast, so contact us today! Fill out the form on this page or call 507-512-5720.

Line of Business

Care for the entire person – body, mind and spirit

At Benedictine Health System, we provide the highest-quality compassionate care every day. Our approach to wellness takes into account the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of each person we serve.

The spiritual care staff in our communities provide spiritual and emotional support to our residents, their family members and visitors. Attentive listeners who encourage individuals to discover meaning and purpose, they help interpret medical language, serve as peacemakers, and provide support during difficult decisions while respecting individual beliefs. Spiritual care may or may not include religious care; that's up to the individual.

Award-winning service.

Consistently honored for commitment to quality, the Benedictine Health System is the recipient of the 2012 Minnesota Performance Excellence Award, Excellence Level from the Performance Excellence Network (formerly the Minnesota Council for Quality). The award, which is based on the Baldrige Health Care Criteria for Performance Excellence, is designed to help organizations assess their processes, determine areas of improvement and put a plan in place to drive improvement. Benedictine is the first organization that PEN has awarded an Excellence Level in its three-state service area since 1997. The award is the fourth and final level in the PEN's quality process.

At the local level, several participating Benedictine Health System organizations have been awarded the highest level of performance excellence by the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL).

Currently, 83% of our skilled nursing organizations have received the Bronze-Commitment to Quality Award, 26% the more rigorous Silver-Achievement in Quality Award, and 17% have received Gold. These accolades demonstrate the Benedictine commitment to quality care.

Implemented by AHCA/NCAL in 1996, the National Quality Award Program is centered on the core values and criteria of the Baldrige Performance Excellence Program.The program assists providers of long-term and post-acute care services in achieving their performance excellence goals.

Benefits

Assisted Living

Maintain independence with a little extra help

Assisted living in Northfield

Benedictine Living Community assisted living apartments are for those needing a little assistance with daily activities. Take comfort in the flexibility to choose the services you need, as you need them. Socialize and enjoy activities with friends and neighbors, or remain as private as you wish.

Families will enjoy peace of mind knowing that their loved one will be given every opportunity for health, wellness and choice with the Benedictine Health System's unique, caring, resident-centered approach. Close proximity to doctors and the hospital as well as opportunities for activity, continued learning and engagement make Benedictine Living Community of Northfield the place you’ll want to be.